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An integral part of every church service is music, and there is abundance of talent at Memorial United to ensure there is variety and quality at all times.
Besides soloists who minister at services from time to time, there are two choirs – the church choir and men's choir, and the Guitar Group known as UC5.
The Church Choir and Men’s Choir are under the direction of Glenn Mouland. Glenn has directed the church choir for 18 years, and has directed the Men’s Choir for several years. The accompanist for both choirs is Wallace Robinson, who has directed the men’s choir for 14-15 years. Glenn also directs the Central Newfoundland Cancer Survivor Choir, which performs at our church from time to time.
Practices are held regularly on Wednesday evening The choirs are featured on alternate Sundays, with the UC5 providing the anthem from time to time.
The Guitar Group, known as the UC5, is also featured from time to time at morning services. This group began as an "offshoot" of the men's choir, under the leadership of Ralph Angel. Besides performing at various venues throughout the community, they are involved in outreach ministries in attending retirement home services several times monthly, They also hold old-fashioned evening gospel sing-alongs and fundraisers from time to time, all of which are always well attended and enjoyed.
It is interesting to note that the men’s choir is now in its 18th years, having been formed at the time of our new church complex's official opening in 1990. It was the brainchild of Roy Stoodley who recruited Maxine Stanley as first choir director. Besides their music ministry, the men are involved in many areas of the life of the church and community, such as lumberjack dinners during Winter Carnival Week, caterings at various community and church functions, and delivery of telephone books in the spring.
The men spearhead a Dominion and Sobeys grocery tape project. The choir makes a monetary contribution to the church every year through this effort.
The organist for Memorial United is Wallace Robinson, who has held that position for six years. The Casavant organ is a splendid instrument and has an history all of its own. Check the links above for a read on the history of the organs at our church.
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